Reacting to the incident, Haryana police lodged an FIR, identifying five people, including Ajayveer, Ishwar Prem and Rajendra Sihag, for abetment in suicide. The FIR has been registered against the six accused under section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

As stated in the FIR, Sunita claimed that her son’s suicide was triggered by the ongoing case and that they had endured years of harassment from the accused. The FIR filed highlights how Ajayveer and Arjun forced Pawan to leave his residence the previous week.

He filed a complaint against them, excluding Joginder, invoking sections 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (common) of the IPC, along with the SC/ST Act, at the Azad Nagar police station on October 6, 2020. Joginder , who led the investigation, was aware of his caste.

On November 6, 2020, the accused visited her residence, where they threatened her daughter, Kavita, leading to Kavita’s suicide attempt on November 9. Despite Joginder’s investigation, no one was held responsible for the threats against Kavita.

I am not aware of this case – Joginder Sharma

Joginder Sharmawho concluded his cricket career in February 2023, refuted the allegations and stated that he does not know Pawan and has never met him.

“I don’t know about this case. “I don’t know Pawan and have never met him.” Sharma stated as quoted by India Today.

Joginder Sharma began his international cricket journey in 2004 and gained recognition as a crucial player in India’s T20 World Cup victory against Pakistan in 2007. Notably, he ensured India’s victory in the final match by dismissing Misbah-ul-Haq in the last over.

The 40-year-old retired from international cricket in 2023. The right-arm pacer represented India in 4 ODIs and 4 T20Is, securing 1 wicket and 4 wickets respectively. He was part of the Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural edition of the IPL and played until 2011.

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